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    Which SATA option to use?

    I have a gigabyte GA 8knxp motherboard that has the 875p chipset and a Sil3112. I just purchased a SATA drive and don't plan on using the Raid function. Which of these 2 SATA options would be better to use? I have already set it up with the Sil3112, I was in a hurry and just plugged it into...
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    *** Official ASUS P4P800/Deluxe (865PE) Thread ***

    I don't know about pain but I wouldn't count on it working to well in dual channel. What happened with my RAM: I bought 4 sticks of Kingston 256mb DDR333, they were not matched. I found them real cheap so I figured I would try them. 3 of the sticks were identical but one had a diffrent...
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    Is it safe to unplug a monitor, with power on?

    I am transfering files accross 3 computers and I only have 2 monitors. I have been doing it and so far no problem.
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    Is it safe to unplug a monitor, with power on?

    Is it safe to unplug a monitor from a running computer. Is there any safe procedure. If I turn of the monitor will that make a diffrence? Thanks.
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    *** Official ASUS P4P800/Deluxe (865PE) Thread ***

    I finally got mine working. I had narrowed it down to a motherboard/video problem. All of my components were working except the mobo. The problem was that I was not getting a video signal to my monitor. I Stripped it down to essential components and kept trying to boot. After I switched PSU's...
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    Ok, Ive had it! UPDATE #2: problem found, how to fix?

    I am the one that posted the other problem, I finally got mine working. I had narrowed it down to a motherboard/video problem. All of my components were working except the mobo. The problem was that I was not getting a video signal to my monitor. I Stripped it down to essential components and...
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    *** Official ASUS P4P800/Deluxe (865PE) Thread ***

    I am having a problem getting my new P4P800 deluxe to boot. I believe it is a video problem because my monitor activation light never comes on. When I try to boot the system everything seems to power up fine except I get no video. I also get no beeps. I have also tried to narrow it down to the...
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    I have my 8knxp up and running fine, I have not installed the Intel Application Accelerator. Is this something that I should go ahead and install or is it too late? What benefits will I see, and how do I know which version to use? I looked on the intel page and it says that the 875p chipset is...
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    I have Found that you cannot run the Gigabyte EasyTune utility and MBM at the same time, it screws up the temp readings. I was trying to check MBM's results against Easytunes and was freaked out when they both started reading 95c.
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    Where can I get case fan filters?

    I have an Aluminum Chieftec server chasis, it looks just like the antec ones. One of the differences between the antec and chieftec chasis is the lack of air filters for the fans on the cheiftec. Does anyone know where I can buy these filters and if there is a way to make them work with the...
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    Cooling P4

    What is an acceptable temperature range for a P4 2.8c, mine currently idles at around 37c and maxes out at 61c when running Super PI.
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    I won a Powmax PSU is it anygood?

    UPDATE Even though I won this thing at a LAN party Powmax RMA'd it. They just sent me a brand new one. I have to give cheers to them, they take care of their customers.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    I am trying to figure out how to use MBM 5 with this motherboard there are several sensors listed, I am trying to identify which is which.I am particularly interested in the CPU temperature sensor. Anyone know how to find out which it is? thanks
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Dark room + bright flashing amber light + Clear side panel case = annoying. I already have enough LED's and digital displays in my room to land a 747, plus I just don't like the idea of this thing being active 24/7 and it makes my router active too.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Does anyone know if there is a way to power down the LAN port when the computer is off. It blinks away all night and is a bit distracting.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Have you tried looking to make sure you didn't mix up the USB and Firewire sockets, they are very close and I could see mixing them up.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    My system, built 5/25/03: Gigabyte- 8KNXP P4 2.8c 800mhz fsb Corsair 512MB PC3500 x2 Western Digital 120GB 8mb cache Saphire ATI Radeon 9800pro Antec 350W Chieftec case with front USB and Firewire (that works) Toshiba DVD-r SD-R5002 Toshiba CD-RW SD-R1312 There is only one thing I wish I had...
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    I haven't posted here lately because I have had no problems with the GA-8KNXP. From your post it seems you are suggesting that the Asus board is better then the Gigabyte board? I have heard that alot of the Asus boards are DOA, I haven't heard of this happening with the gigabyte boards. The only...
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    Please suggest memory for GA-8KNXP

    I purchased the CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 512MB 32MX8 PC-3500C2 With Platinum - Silver Heat Spreader. It works great I haven't messed with the timings yet, and I havent had any problems, stability was my main concern.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Not much, it isn't noticeable over the other fans in my system, I cant hear it over the stock Intel CPU fan, I think the DPS fan is a little louder though. All in all the system is much more quiet then my AMD system was. My Fans: Stock Intel CPU fan Antec PSU 2 fans 2 case fans DPS fan...
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    What did you figure out? I read this to learn, what was the problem and the fix? Thanks.
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    I won a Powmax PSU is it anygood?

    BJC be glad you didn't buy this thing. I figured I would try it, and it seemed like it was working fine, but I couldn't get the Keyboard to work, I really don't know why the keyboard wouldn't work. But after several restarts thePSU just stopped working. I Put a Antec 350 in it and it is working...
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    Scratch on thermal layer, Help.

    I just recieved my new 2.8ghz 800mhz FSB P4 and I installed the chip on the motherboard and took the heatsink\fan out of the box and noticed a small speck on the thermal interface material ( you know that gray stuff). So this being my first computer build I tried to dab it off with a soft cloth...
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    Unknown feature of a chieftec case

    Thanks for the quick response, I have never seen a PCI card that long.
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    Unknown feature of a chieftec case

    I just bought a chieftec aluminum case and I don't know what one of the brackets is for. It is directly to the motherboard side of the case next to and under the lower HDD cage. It is made of the same purple plastic as the fan mounts. This bracket consists of six 1 inch oval rings, attached to...
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    800 FSB Price Drop

    Well the way I understand it is that if you want to swap out a faulty processor (retail) then you have one year, then 2 years by intel. FOr what it is worth I am going for the 2.8. I am getting a $230 motherboard, why not spend 50 more on the 2.8.
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    800 FSB Price Drop

    I am planning to buy from Newegg, and I thought I understood thier RMA policy, but this post got me a little confused. So I called Newegg, it turns out that you have 7 days to Return a processor. If you buy the retail processor then you have a 3 year warranty with intel and a full year warranty...
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    Please suggest memory for GA-8KNXP

    I am buying a GA-8KNXP and don't really know what memory to get, I am interested in getting the most stable DDR400 possible. I will most likely not be overclocking. I would have bought Corsair but I have heard there are some compatabilty issues with some sticks but I am not sure which. Thank you.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    I need memeory suggestions for the 8KNXP, I have no idea what to buy and I know there have been compatibility issues. I do not intend to overclock I just want some fast and STABLE memory. I want 1 gig, what is the best configuration, 2 512mb sticks or 4 256mb sticks? Thanks.
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    CD-RW price Difference vs. quality

    I can buy a Verbatim 52x24x52 CD-RW drive at Best Buy for $20 after rebates, or I can buy a Lite On at Newegg for $50. Why would I buy the Lite On? I know that all these people buying them on Newegg have a reason. Is it just because of the rebate wait? I mean this is a CD-RW drive how much of a...
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    installing motherboard into case

    We are still talking about computers right? :D
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    My Best Buy Had Geforce FX 5800 ULTRA in stock YESTERDAY!

    Ben, you seriously think a GF2 ultra is the best board for CS? I am running a GF2 ultra in a 1200mhz AMD system with a gig of pc133 RAM. In 1024x768 in OpenGL I get 99 fps looking at a wall but when I am in combat fps can drop to around 60 depending on the map. Judging by what you have said I...
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    My Best Buy Had Geforce FX 5800 ULTRA in stock YESTERDAY!

    I also play some BF1942 and other games in between CS matches.
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    My Best Buy Had Geforce FX 5800 ULTRA in stock YESTERDAY!

    Half-Life issues?? Ohh no. Please explain, or point me to an explanation. I was just about to buy a 9800 pro. About all I play is CS. Thanks.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Are all 800fsb processors going to be hyper-threading?
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    Ohh I know, I know, the Ultra has SCSI but does not have firewire. The non ultra has firewire but no SCSI.
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    *** Official Gigabyte 8KNXP/Ultra (875P) Thread ***

    The GA-8KNXP is currently listed on newegg for $250 anyone think it will go any lower between now and the release of the 800fsb P4's? Or should I go ahead and buy now. Also let me weight in on the scsi vs. ide debate, I don't know much about it but I do know that when an argument is as close...
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    I won a Powmax PSU is it anygood?

    Thanks for the input everyone, I guess I have a new doorstop.
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    Thermaltake vs Chieftec, which is the best value?

    My idea was that with that many fans and the control panel I could turn down the fans to make them quieter, and still have enough cooling power. Are 7 fans on low quieter then 4 loud fans on high?
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    I won a Powmax PSU is it anygood?

    I won a Powmax 400w PSU at a LAN party. I was planning on putting it in my new canterwood system, but have heard mixed reviews on Powmax. Will this thing be safe to at least try? Powmax PSU